UNDP Papua New Guinea

Delivering as One UN

Papua New Guinea

• Located in the Asia Pacific region, at the north of Australia

• Population: 6.9 Millions (UN, 2010)• Capital: Port Moresby• Area: 462,840 sq Km.• It has approx. 800 islands• Language: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu• Main exports: Gold, petroleum, copper, coffee, palm oil..

• However, PNG is one of the poorest country in the world (153 HDI).

• The Exxon-Mobil Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project will enter into operation in 2014 doubling PNG’s GDP.

• Accountability and transparency in the management of public funds are needed…

Papua New Guinea

• PNG is one of the most richest countries in biodiversity and natural resources.

Provincial Capacity Building - PCaB

How UNDP works improving Government of PNG Public Financial

Management Services

A short history about…

PCaB is a Pilot experience in 6 provinces (out of 22 in total)

Improving Financial Management Capacity…

at national and sub-national levels…

Province

District

Local Level

to ensure transparency….

accountability…

minimizing risk of corruption…

with PNG public funds…

PCaBProvincial Capacity Building…

On-The-Job Training

MentoringCoaching

PCaB works sorting difficulties by road….

Or by boat…

PCaB Results

2008 2009 2010 20110

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East New BritainEastern HighlandsCentralMorobeWesternMilne Bay

Average delay time in the submission of Monthly Bank Reconciliation - Six provinces

PCaB results

Morobe Western Central Milne Bay East New Britain

Eastern Highlands

Enga Gulf East Sepik Madag Western Highlands

Saundaun Southern Highlands

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PCaB Provinces Non PCaB Provinces

Delivery time on Submission of Financial Reports(As of October 2011)

Months

Nowadays

• The PNG Department of Finance-DoF (in the 6 PCaB provinces) is under PEFA international standards.

• This means, the DoF in these provinces are more efficient, accountable and transparent, minimizing the risk of corruption…

PCaBPCaB is an UNDP, AUSAID and the Government of

Papua New Guinea initiative

2008-2012

Em tasol

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